intact but mostly separated interior fabric hinge cover
the attending physician noted that Sapper Cove's disability was due to partial loss of function of his nervous system and summarized his patient's condition as follows
A First War Hessen Bravery Medal - In silver
on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie-style ribbon with horizontal pinback
Canada, CEF. A First War Toronto-Made Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Pilot Wings c. 1915, Rare Auction Archive intact but mostly separated interiorIn sepia brown and white embroidery, on a black wool base, exhibiting intricate detail throughout, with a black mesh cotton backer, illustrating the letters "RFC" within an open ended wreath in the centre, surmounted by the King's crown and flanked by wings on either side, measuring 121 mm (w) x 41 mm (h), very light wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the air arm of the British Army before and during the First World